2021 Volkswagen Polo Match EVO 1.0L Petrol · GD21 WVM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the recent MOT history indicates a deteriorating trend in proactive maintenance. While it passed its latest test in September 2025 at 42,382 miles, this followed two failures within a month that highlight a failure to service essential consumable items. The transition from a clean record in 2024 to multiple failures in 2025 suggests the previous owner only addressed necessary repairs when forced by the DVSA testing process. At 42,382 miles over five years, the Polo averages approximately 8,500 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK domestic usage patterns. However, the significant gap in testing between the July 2024 pass at 33,639 miles and the August 2025 failure shows nearly 9,000 miles covered in just thirteen months. This rate of use, combined with the failures on brake pads and tyres, indicates that components are reaching the end of their service life between scheduled inspections. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front braking system and tyre condition. The record flags thin front brake linings in both August and September 2025, alongside an offside front tyre showing uneven wear on the edge. This uneven wear often indicates alignment issues or worn suspension bushes that have not yet been addressed. Additionally, the physical headlamp assembly and windscreen wiper mechanism should be verified, as previous failures flagged for insecure mounting and poor clearing performance suggest a lack of attention to basic exterior detail.